A Perfect World

1993. USA. Directed by Clint Eastwood. With Kevin Costner. After escaping from prison, two convicts kidnap a young boy named Phillip. Convict Butch (Costner) winds up alone with Phillip as they travel together across Texas, pursued by a Texas Ranger. Along the way, Butch and Phillip come to realize they share similar life experiences. 138 min.

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